The Binghamton Senators (18-11-3-3, 42 pts.) host the West Division’s Houston Aeros (17-13-1-5, 40 pts.) for the first time in franchise tonight at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, with a 7:05 p.m. puck drop scheduled. The Aeros, AHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, are currently in a three-way tie with Iowa and Peoria for third place in the tight West Division race.

The Aeros are led offensively by winger Corey Locke, who has 38 points (13+25) in 33 games this season. Defenseman Maxim Noreau has seven power-play goals for Houston. Three of Ryan Hamilton’s five goals have been game winners. Tonight’s game is Houston’s second in an eight-game road trip, with visits to Hershey and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton still to come. The Aeros are 8-7-0-2 on the road this season.

The B-Sens will host a one-hour skate with the players immediately following tonight’s game against Houston. Fans must bring their own skates to participate. Only fans with skates will be allowed on the ice surface.

Good seats remain for this contest. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling ticket master at 722-7272, or at the Arena box office inside the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena.